LOS ARCOS CAFETERIA
348 WASHINGTON AVE · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33030
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed baked chicken (45F – Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager, product was prepared on the previous day. **Warning**
12A-10-4High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored directly grocery plastic bags inside reach in cooler near three compartments sink. **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed Serrano peppers at walk in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed baked chicken (45F – Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager, product was prepared on the previous day. Discussed proper cooling procedures with manager. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed red beans (124F – Hot Holding); cooked beef (129F – Hot Holding) also cooked beef (115F – Hot Holding); cooked vegetables (120F – Hot Holding) as per operator less than four hours.operator reheat during inspection. **Warning**
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bottles of degreaser and sponge inside hand wash sink near three compartments sink. Operator removed during inspection. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Located front counter area. Near coffee machine. Operator provided during inspection.. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef near stove not date marked as per operator more than 24 hours. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser. **Warning**
Basic 8
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of soy sauce stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers and cups stored directly on floor. Located near walk in cooler. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Walk cooler shelves have accumulation of old food debris. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Sugar located near coffee machine not labeled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 29, 2026 1:31 PM.
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3 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.